Phone: (626) 812-3090
Email: ibezjian@apu.edu
Office Location: Wilden Hall, Dean's Suite
Office Hours: By appointment
Personal Home Page: http://home.apu.edu/~ibezjian/
Profile
Ilene Smith-Bezjian, DBA, dean of Azusa School Pacific University's School of Business and Management, is a highly sought after marketing and business consultant. With more than 30 years of experience as an international business relations expert, she has brokered successful negotiations with countries such as China, England, Germany, Switzerland, and The Netherlands. Recognized as an outstanding business leader by the American Marketing Association, Smith-Bezjian has worked with the aerospace, educational, and entertainment industries. Her research areas include consumer behavior, integrating service learning into business curricula, and transformational scholarship.
Education
DBA - Management, United States International University
MBA - Marketing emphasis, Azusa Pacific University
B.S. - Marketing, California State University Los Angeles
MBA - Marketing emphasis, Azusa Pacific University
B.S. - Marketing, California State University Los Angeles
Professional/Scholarly Presentations
Presentations
Bezjian, I., Walz, J., & Lemaster, G. (2004). Publish or perish: What happened to transformational scholarship? Paper presented at the Christian Business Faculty Association (CBFA) 20th Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Bezjian, I. (2003, October). Girls, do I have a deal for you: Hiring and retaining women in the Christian academy. Paper presented for the 19th Annual Christian Business Faculty Association Conference Session on Gender and the Christian Academy, Virginia Beach, VA.
Bezjian, I., Walz, J., & Lemaster, G. (2004). Publish or perish: What happened to transformational scholarship? Paper presented at the Christian Business Faculty Association (CBFA) 20th Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Bezjian, I. (2003, October). Girls, do I have a deal for you: Hiring and retaining women in the Christian academy. Paper presented for the 19th Annual Christian Business Faculty Association Conference Session on Gender and the Christian Academy, Virginia Beach, VA.
Professional Experience
Consulting Engagements
Marketing consultant to aerospace, education, entertainment, and government agencies
Industry Experience
Vice President of Marketing, Ansoff Associates
International business relations agent, brokered successful negotiations with China, England, Germany, Switzerland, and The Netherlands.
Marketing consultant to aerospace, education, entertainment, and government agencies
Industry Experience
Vice President of Marketing, Ansoff Associates
International business relations agent, brokered successful negotiations with China, England, Germany, Switzerland, and The Netherlands.
Professional Involvement and Accomplishments
Honors, Awards, Recognition
Recognized as an outstanding business leader by American Marketing Association, Delta Phi Epsilon, and Small Business Administration
Associations, Boards, Committees
Board member, International Association for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE)
Board member, Smith Christian Foundation
Pi Sigma Epsilon/Sales and Marketing Executive Los Angeles Lifetime Membership
Member, Christian Business Faculty Association
Recognized as an outstanding business leader by American Marketing Association, Delta Phi Epsilon, and Small Business Administration
Associations, Boards, Committees
Board member, International Association for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE)
Board member, Smith Christian Foundation
Pi Sigma Epsilon/Sales and Marketing Executive Los Angeles Lifetime Membership
Member, Christian Business Faculty Association
Expertise
Issues in Consumer Behavior
Management and Leadership
Marketing
Transformational Scholarship
Special Interests and Activities
Marketing Strategy Consulting
Student spiritual and Career Development
Student spiritual and Career Development
Note: This information is current for the 2007-08 academic year. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
